slowly into stride and always towards rear
held up, kept on one pace straight
tracked leaders in 6th, 4th and ridden straight, 3rd under 2f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, 8th halfway, 6th approaching straight, smooth headway into moderate 2nd under 2f out, soon closed on leader, led under 1f out, ridden clear, easily
mid-division, 7th when not clear run under 2f out and switched, 6th over 1f out, kept on without threatening
settled 2nd, led halfway, edged 3 lengths clear entering straight, ridden 1 1/2f out, headed under 1f out, not pace of winner
held up in touch, 8th approaching straight, ridden and kept on same pace from 2f out
led, headed halfway, soon ridden and dropped to 4th, no extra before straight
prominent, 3rd halfway, lost place early straight, soon no extra
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, some progress under 2f out, 4th over 1f out, no extra
held up, ridden and weakened before halfway, tailed off straight
tracked leaders in 4th, progress under 4f out, 2nd under pressure entering straight, soon no extra, eased final furlong
Star Of Aragon was touched off in the closing stages here last month and as that was only his fourth career start he should improve and take a hand. Louisville Lip had his first run on the surface three weeks ago and did well to finish close to Star Power, who could give the form a boost in the previous race. Pinnk has been very disappointing but the longer trip may bring about some improvement while Flattery has been going close in handicaps and won't need much improvement to go close against these. WESTTOWER BOY attracted strong support on his return from a long break here in September and though unable to get involved at the business end the run should have blown away any cobwebs and he can gain compensation.
Dock Of The Walk (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Always behind, pulled up before last, in a race won by Zaidpour (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f 4yo mdn hdl, 22 ran.
King Of Tara (USA) 20-1 (9-7) Chased leaders in moderate 5th, weakened from 4f out, 13th of 14, 22l behind Raise The Rafters (9-4) at Sligo 1m 2f mdn stks in Sep.
Star Of Aragon (IRE) 6-1 (10-0) Mid-division, 6th halfway, headway in 3rd 3f out, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, challenged inside final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 13, nk behind Redera (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 50-70 pol in Oct.
Westtower Boy (IRE) 4-1 (9-10) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, kept on same pace without threatening, 5th of 14, 6l behind Move (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn stks pol in Sep.
Confidence (USA) 12-1 (9-0) Mid-division, wide and chased leaders straight, closed and kept on under pressure final furlong without reaching winner, 2nd of 15, 2l behind Mac Tiernan (8-7) at Navan 1m 3yo hcp 50-80 gd in Oct.
Louisville Lip (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders in 7th, headway on outer early straight, 2nd and challenged final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Star Power (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 4f 3yo mdn stks pol.
Flattery 5-2fav (9-13) Tracked leaders on inner, 6th halfway, smooth headway into 3rd 3f out, close 2nd travelling best early straight, ridden 1 1/2f out, 3rd and no impression inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Little Bug (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol.
Princess Dara (IRE) King Charlemagne filly out of Teacher Preacher.
Harranda (IRE) 7-4fav (9-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 3f out, no impression 2f out, eased final furlong, 8th of 13, 28l behind Third Intention (9-5) at Bellewstown 1m 5f mdn stks gf in Jul.
Mazellie (IRE) 33-1 (7-11) Led, headed and weakened entering straight, 21st of 22, 44l behind Leah Claire (9-10) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp 55-80 gf in Oct.
Pinnk (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Settled towards rear, 11th travelling well entering straight, switched right 2f out, soon ridden, kept on without threatening, 6th of 14, 8l behind Youm Mutamiez (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 3yo mdn stks pol.
Rosie Daily (IRE) Peintre Celebre filly out of Rosa Delle Alpi.
Sacred Aria 8-1 (9-0) Never a factor, 14th of 18, 14l behind What A Charm (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo fll mdn in Oct '09.
Sahaayeb (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, driven along on outer 2f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 14, 12l behind Youm Mutamiez (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 3yo mdn stks pol.
Honest And True (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, no extra from 2f out, 12th of 14, 20l behind Move (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn stks pol in Sep.
Azania (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 6th early, ridden and weakened approaching straight, 12th of 16, 18l behind Shirley Blake (9-0) at Listowel 1m fll mdn stks in Sep.
Hurricane Twister (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 15th of 16, 28l behind Jedward (9-0) at Navan 5f mdn stks in Oct.
